Tuesday, August 21, 2018

Finish Kit

Intersection Fairings &  Bottom Cowl Closeout ( 4 hrs )

Final sanded Wheel Fairing new fillets, after 2nd pass on one cured.  Per Step 2, 46A-28, sanded inside Upper and Lower Intersection Fairings where they contact Leg Fairings, then applied light coating of epoxy.   Clamped Bottom Cowl Closeout to mark position, then drilled dozen #19 holes.  Started machine c'sinking rivet locations so I can add nutplates.
A lot of work, but turned out well.   Sanded a
bit off perimeter Intersection Fairing to
allow for paint thickness later.
Really like how the fillet smooths transition.
(realized after pic - the front is not all the way down w/o screws)

done...cleaned up along separation line.


sanded interior where contacts Leg Fairing, coated w/ epoxy.
While at it, applied thin coat to exterior...will sand off  most for
 smooth finish (had several filled spots wanted to "harden")
After marking while installed on Fuse,
re-positioned to drill.  Part way done
with #8 screws holding alignment


ready to add nutplates to alum Close Out